Bala Kheda - Tonk Khurd, Dewas

Bala Kheda is a village situated in the Tonk Khurd tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tonk Khurd and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Gorwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bala Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bala Kheda is 473293. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.35 hectares and falls under the 455116 pincode. Tonk Khurd is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bala Kheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonkatch Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dewas Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bala Kheda

According to the 2011 Census, Bala Kheda village had a total population of 634 people, including 330 males and 304 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.14%, with male literacy at 92.66% and female literacy at 83.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 285, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bala Kheda

Bala Kheda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bala Kheda

Bala Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranyal Jasmiya, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tonk Khurd to Bala Kheda is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bala Kheda is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bala Kheda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bala Kheda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bala Kheda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bala Kheda village are given below:

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